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Seychelles Blue-pigeon
Alectroenas pulcherrimus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
32,1 cm
Peso
165,0 g
Familia
Columbidae
Orden
Columbiformes
Acerca de
Seychelles Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus), 25 cm. Brilliant cobalt-blue body with silvery-white head and red facial wattles; tail blue. Endemic to the Seychelles granitic islands. Inhabits native forest and plantations. Frugivore. Least Concern; common and protected within Seychelles.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 32,1 cm | 12.6 in |
| Peso | 165,0 g | 5.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Columbiformes (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Familia | Columbidae (Palomas y Tórtolas) |
| Genus | Alectroenas |
| Especies | Alectroenas pulcherrimus |
Distribution
Seychelles Blue-pigeon has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Seychelles Blue-pigeon endangered?
The Seychelles Blue-pigeon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Seychelles Blue-pigeon nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Seychelles Blue-pigeon?
The Seychelles Blue-pigeon has a wingspan of 32.1 cm, weight of 165.0 g.
What order and family does the Seychelles Blue-pigeon belong to?
The Seychelles Blue-pigeon (Alectroenas pulcherrimus) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.
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